Fernie in the 1960s was quiet until Kaiser started open-pit mining. The influx of people, like Reto Barrington, from around […]

From buying portable water tanks and equipment trailers, to providing specialized training and gear to their wildfire-fighting crews, 12 small […]

Sixteen youth from across the Columbia Basin have the opportunity to navigate the complex social, economic and natural history of […]

Tourism Fernie has entered 2023 with a continued evolution and focus on destination management, as the travel industry rebounds back […]

Saturday, May 6th is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and residents across the East Kootenay are being asked to take action […]

Changes to the BC Building Code coming into effect May 1, 2023 will apply to all new homes built in […]

The implementation phase of the Short Term Rentals project has officially started. The implementation phase builds on the work that […]

Submitted by Mike Sosnowski There is a reason why everyone in Area A and the Valley should consider supporting the […]

A public hearing has been scheduled regarding an application to permit residential development on private property known as the Galloway […]

On the heels of steady rain and rising freezing levels, the RDEK is urging residents to be cautious around local […]

The PacificSport Columbia Basin Board and viaSport BC are pleased to announce the launch of a new PacificSport Centre in […]

Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning in effect for the Elk Valley near Fernie. Rain, at times heavy, is […]